Preparation for War Should Be in Progress Always
A Washington dispatch argues for constant military preparedness and a robust militia. It cites cost estimates, past drills, and the need for apprentice battalions to raise capable officers, urging systematic training under camp conditions to strengthen national defense.
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Breckinridge
New York
Dec
Paris
Washington
Breckineli
Wien
Catia
George E Thomas
Sue
Reitrale
Frank
Pola
Sanger
McKee
Urant
Brngwde
Fine
Aclanttic Grid
Inal
Valessowa
Farmers Conference at Mission Center Opens Tomorrow
A farmers institute will convene at Mischin Center on Tuesday and Wednesday with talks by Major J. Anderson and Jena MacDonald. The program features sessions on raising and feeding, co operation in production and marketing, health, climate, and agricultural education. The event aims to share practical farming knowledge across Kansas communities.
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Mission Center
Farmers’ Institute
Mischin Center
TD J. Anderson
Jena MacDonald
Kansas
Dr. Otis
Kansas State Agricultural Coffee
I J. Anderson
H. W. Me. Linden
Mre. Worden
John R. Tenison
Bune Brewing
Geo. W. Barry
Shawnee Court
F. M. Stunt
Ideal
Bt A Stoner
Kansas State Agricultural College
Julia Dawson
Troutman Withdraws From Contest Over Cherokee Claim
Troutman of Topeka withdraws from a contest to pursue a $4 million Cherokee claim against the Government. W. O. Cox of Kansas City and W. C. Trasher of New York proposed methods to collect funds, one at about 50 percent, the other to buy outright at 80 percent. The dispute continues with a vigorous fight ahead.
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Cherokee Couner
W. O. Cox
Kunsas City
W. C. Trasher
New York
James A. Trontman
Topeka
Siberian Locomotives and American Rail Plans
A Philadelphia firm reportedly negotiates with the Hsingan government to build a large locomotive factory on the Siberian railway and to establish a rail foundry in a suitable site. The venture, tied to European trade and industry duties, seeks American financing and involvement for proposed facilities.
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Sanukaise
Gaynor Marries Miss Pitney in Baltimore Wedding
Col John F Garner of Ontario county New York obtained a license and married Annie L Pitney who traveled with him to Europe. The ceremony was performed by Rev W War, and the bride’s mother attended. The couple left by train for Washington immediately after the wedding.
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Annis I. Pitney
Baltimore
Faltimon
John F Garner
Onotitageounty
New York
Ges- Tor
Marriet
Annie L Pitney
Europe
WT. War
Reformed Biscopal Church
The
On kSe
Will contest shocks Frankfort estate with 20000 claim
Judge Alex Kirkpatrick may hear a sensational Clinton circuit court case over Hiram E. Bradley’s will. A trance medium revived talk of a last will naming Frankfort rewards and Knights Templar bequests. The widow challenges the instrument, alleging forgery and fraud, while witnesses’ signatures are questioned. about 80 lawyers are involved in the probe.
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Kekomo
Ind
Alex. Kirkpatrick
Clinton
Hiram E. Bradley
Frankfort
Sting
Hradley
Wes
Taw
Hiram Bradley
Bork
Joseph Suit
Médiim
Hiram HH
Dutee Suit
TC. Pare Isst
John A. Petts
Jan Bradley
Prank Bradley
Kentents Templar
Wituw
Sarah al Miller
Hawyers
Kent
Order of Knights Templar
Sone
Joh Petty
Wheller
Bradley
Jodse
Bear and Elephant Incident At Zoo Hospitalized
A zoo incident left John Myers with a broken collar bone and other injuries after an elephant charged through a door. Myers, 18, claims he did nothing to provoke the beast, which also frightened a second man. The story describes the bear and elephant actions, the keeper, and the zoo's growing pride with new cubs and a note on holiday rail rates.
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Baltimore
John Myers
Zoo
Oyo Wid
Fred
Hasenbeck
Pasteur
Myers
Matthew Tohnstin
Jolly
Fingenbeck
Hugitie & Me
Johisten
Fuilo
Little Pimples Turn to Cancer
A historic column warns that pimples can progress to cancer due to blood impurities. It claims heredity and unknown taint make cancer likely, describes personal illness and failed treatments, and touts Swift's Specific as the sole cure. The piece presents an alarming, anecdotal medical warning without modern scientific context.
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Swift
Atiscia
Georgine
Purely Vegetable and the Perilous Mineral Trade
Fragmentary notice notes Purely Vegetable and mentions potash and mercury as dangerous minerals. References Swift 5 aiesee and Specific Company in a terse historical snippet.
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Swift
Dr Andrews Predicts World War If Britain Wins Boer War
Dr E Benjamin Andrews former Brown University official and Chicago public schools head spoke at Bethel AME church on The War in South Africa. He warned that Britain's Boer victory would trigger a coalitional war among powers, with the United States forced to choose sides. He argued a Cape to Cairo railroad plan and a Suez access rail line would arm nations and keep Euphrates under strategic threat, drawing great cheering from the audience.
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Chleies
Great Britain
South Atrica
United States
Drenjamin Amirews
Brown University
Chicago Public Schools
South Africa
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr Andrews
Krugers
England
Wielehishes
Cape To Cairo
Suee Canal
Bombay
Th. Andrews
Africa
Stamps with hay ride draws crowd at fair
A quirky scene Saturday afternoon at a city fair featured a hay laden wagon with a placard, drawing amusement as onlookers watched a partner surrender to a trading stamp craze. Local attendees commented on the odd spectacle and the growing popularity of stamps amid the event.
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Ff Bis Fair
Trading Stamps and a Farmer's Purchaser Tale
A garbled OCR style item describes trading stamps and a farmer familiar with the trading scene. It hints at a grocer, a bus, and a purchaser, with scattered phrases about landing stamps and tickets. The text is fragmented and uncertain but centers on trades and stamps.
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Benois Ei
C H Sheffield Hurt In Runaway Incident
Mr C H Sheffield of the Santa Fe car building department and his daughter Mrs P H Woods escaped serious injuries when a runaway horse near Faircatht street and Kutivas avenue overturned their carriage. Sheffield suffered a shoulder sprain, Woods escaped with a shaking and bruises.
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C. H. Shefmead
Santa Fe Car Building Department
PH. Woods
Woods
Santa Fe
Faircatht Street
Kutivas Avenue
Berh Mir Shefheid
Denmark Willing to Discuss Sale of West Indies Islands
From a reliable government source it is learned that Denmark is willing to treat with the United States over the sale of the Danish West Indies including St Thomas St Croix and St John. Roberts is ready to negotiate but the Danish government will not take the initiative.
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Weat Indies Islands
Copenhaken
Denmark
Roberts
United States
Danish West Indies
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St John
Holiday Rates Vie The Rock Island House Tickets
Tickets go on sale December 28 to 25 and December 2 to January 1 with a final limit January Sid. See Rock Island agents for full information.
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Vie
Rock Island House
Tock Island
Topeka Man Robbed After Hotel Visit
An unsteady tale from St Louis reports Willem Hutcher arriving in Topeka Kansas and recounting a panicked sequence after leaving the Terminal hotel. He says a demure woman Nina Miller accused him of losing $110, then was arrested and jailed as the case unfolds aboard a streetcar and near Jackson Street.
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St. Louis
Willem
Hutcher
Topeka
Kan
St Lous
St. Leis
Bass
Terminal Hotel
Nina Miller
Ryen
Sint
Marketetree
Nint
Massey
Polivendin
Ning
Pour Courts
Kining
Coures
Nina
The Dismemberment of China Angell Warns Against Great Powers
Dr James B Angell president of the University of Michigan argues in Ann Arbor that dismemberment of China is unlikely but possible as powerful nations seek to carve spheres of influence. He warns Britain and other powers may press for trade access and territorial limits while the United States and other nations avoid direct involvement.
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James B. Angell
Chicago
Thues-Merald
Ann Arbor
James J. Angell
University of Michigan
Chile
Peri
Great Britain
India
China
Turkey
Erie
Putin Cay
Chingia
Givisiot
Street Car Conductor Embraces New City Order
Conductor Moose of the street car Hine faced his first test with the new directive effective Friday. The rule designates streets in the residential sector of the city to be named after the color red, reflecting the unusual order put into practice.
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Moose
Grover Cleveland III Suffering From Slight Rheumatism
Former President Grover Cleveland is confined to his home with a slight attack of rheumatism, believed to stem from a recent duck hunting trip. He returned from New York and remains at his Tayard Avenue home as treating physician Dr J R Wikett notes the illness. A Memphis holiday excursion and local bus routes are referenced in the notice of December 2 sale events and fare details.
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Princeton
Nlj
Grover Cleveland
New York
Tayard Avenue
J. R. Wikett
Neestdewrs
Cleveland
Memphis
Devember
Fend
City
Fort Boott
Thetroad
Soripaeie
Acd
Pinkie
Geoteia
Hesiewiptl
Largest Cargo Ever Shipped by British Steamer Ping Suey
From Dayton on December 14 reports the British steamer Ping Suey arriving from New York with a cargo Marine officials described as the largest cargo ever shipped. The vessel, about 200 tons dead weight, carries grain and awaits loading operations as workers prepare the hold and gear.
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Philnteinhinec
Ping Suey Baw
New York
Learry Thetter Duc
Marco Weir Altpond
Onroy Stout
Che Carey Whit
Weavers Demand Higher Wages in Philadelphia Strike Threat
About 3 600 cloth weavers and rail bands face action as Philadelphia weavers announce a demand for general wage increases of 12 percent with a January 1 compliance deadline. If unmet a strike will be ordered, affecting local industry and rail operations in the area.
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Philadelphia
M General
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